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Darin M. Klemchuk is the founder of Klemchuk PLLC, a leading intellectual property law firm focusing on litigation, anti-counterfeiting, trademarks, patents, and business law. He was recently interviewed for Lawyer Monthly magazine on the topic of IP litigation, infringement matters, and disputes.
This month we will be discussing how understanding personality models can lead to more effective business development as well as mutually beneficial collaborations. We will also introduce overcoming adversity to increase productivity and leadership capacity.
This month we are discussing the basics of leadership, power through morning routines, and how to develop an effective sales pipeline
In the 2nd post of the Financially Free blog series, I examine what is financial freedom and the type of choices that lead to financial freedom or financial dependence.
In the Financially Free blog series, I examine the nature of financial independence and provide specific steps to achieve financial freedom as well as a high level money management system and the tools we use. This initial post provides an overview of being financially free.
The compounding effect of small habits built over time leads to exponential performance gains. Read for a discussion of top power habits and tips for putting them into action.
Want one thing to achieve success and be a high performer? Use the power habit of the Daily Action Plan — commit to and do daily your three most important tasks. Sounds simple. Surprisingly difficult.
What’s one of the single best ways to improve performance? An effective evening routine consistently practiced. Read for a discussion of this power habit and in particular what activities make a powerful evening routine and what activities kill productivity.
Leaders In Law — Q&A with Ally Lozano of the “Six Minute CEO” Podcast and Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law published by Klemchuk LLP, a litigation, intellectual property, and business law firm located in Dallas, Texas.
How can law firms build high performing teams? According to Kim Scott, a former executive at Apple and Google, a concept called “Radical Candor” is the solution. This post provides specific tips for lawyers to practice Radical Candor in their law firms.
What’s one of the single best ways to improve performance? An effective morning routine consistently practiced. Read for a discussion of this attorney power habit and in particular what activities make a powerful morning routine and what activities kill productivity.
This post summarizes 10 lessons I wish I knew before I started practicing law and building a law firm. Based on over 20 years experience, the lessons include law firm staffing, leadership development, marketing and business development, law firm business models, and self mastery.
As a team leader, your success largely is dependent on your ability to form strong, trusting relationships with your teammates. Using Dr. Covey’s “emotional bank account deposits” concept, you can strengthen relationships, build a high performing team, and develop as a leader.
Simple Leadership Lessons for Lawyers from a Navy SEAL. Thoughts on leadership types and leadership styles, why leaders need to be resilient, and how to get more from your team.
In November 2017 at the age 45, I suffered what should have been a fatal, massive heart attack while lifting weights early in the morning. An amazing string of miracles kept me around. Each year, I share the insights gained from this wonderful experience.
Can lawyers and their clients really get away from hourly billing. Turns out that lawyers and their clients have begun to embrace a concept called "value billing" based on the value of the services provided to the client as opposed to the time spent (hourly billing) or a time and materials cost (flat fee billing).
Ever wondered if there is a different way to practice law than a traditional law firm business model? Listen to hear one approach
With some creativity and a different focus, law firms can join the Conscious Capitalism movement. Read post for tips on how to make that change.
In nearly two decades of practicing law, I have tried numerous systems to manage projects, stay on top of tasks, and delegate work to team members. The following is the simplest, most effective method I have discovered.
The recent Texas Benchellal case applies “imposter rule” finding that the person in best position to prevent a fraudulent transaction by simply exercising reasonable care should bear the loss.